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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.99, 650.97 and 125.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.99, 650.97 and 125.84 is: 188.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.99 : 650.97 = 125.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.99/650.97 = 125.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.99x = 650.97 × 125.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.99x = 81,919.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,919.69/433.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.76

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